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Shaler’s Jake Miller (9) tries to break free of Franklin Regional’s Brock O’Block (49) on Sept. 21 at Shaler.

Shaler football stays in WPIAL playoff race

October 10, 2019

Shaler Area senior running back Jake Miller appreciates how the Titans handle adversity.

Chartiers Valley’s Luke Vaughn chases down a puck during a matchup against Bishop McCort Jan. 14, 2019, at Mt. Lebanon Ice Center.

Chartiers Valley hockey looking to turn corner

The Chartiers Valley hockey team may have started the season with a pair of losses, but the Colts have fought to the final buzzer in each game.

Penn Hills’ Sierra Hankey (14) has recorded three hat tricks this season.

Penn Hills girls soccer team proud of progress

Heading into the season, Penn Hills girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito wanted to see a continued progression with the team from previous years.

Penn Hills’ Germar Howard carries the ball for the deciding touchdown of a game against Mars on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Penn Hills.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 7

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 7:

High school scores, summaries, schedules for Oct. 9, 2019

October 9, 2019

Cross country

WPIAL golf finals, start of AAA girls team tennis playoffs highlight busy Thursday

Four teams will claim WPIAL team golf gold Thursday and if recent history is any indication, four teams could be extending their golden runs.

WPIAL Clinched: Girls soccer teams through Wednesday, Oct. 9

There is less than one week left in section play in WPIAL girls soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.

Three lose, two fall out of Trib Ten power rankings after Week 6

Three Trib Ten teams lost in Week 6. One fell a couple of spots while the other two dropped completely out of the power rankings.

Moon’s Kylee Evans battles Upper St. Clair’s Carson Bogan on a corner kick during their game Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Upper St. Clair. Moon won, 1-0, in overtime.

High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2019: Moon wins in OT to keep pace with Peters Township

Hailey Longwell scored the decisive goal in overtime to help Moon (12-2-1, 11-1-1) keep pace in the race for the top spot in Section 2-AAAA with a 1-0 win over third-place Upper St. Clair (10-5, 9-4) in girls soccer Wednesday night. Alayshja Bable recorded the shutout. Maria Swen had an assist.

Burrell’s Bella Glaister (3) battles for possession against Freeport’s Emma Check (13) during a Section 2-AA girls soccer match Oct. 9, 2019, at Burrell’s Buccaneers Stadium.

Burrell girls soccer races past rival Freeport, moves to cusp of section title

Burrell junior Jordyn Kowalkowski said she expected another close game with Freeport on Wednesday as the first Section 2-AA matchup between the rivals Sept. 18 went down to the wire.

North Hills’ Thomas McDonough gets past Mars’ Mitchell Wright Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Martorelli Stadium.

North Hills football learns from losses, eyes another win streak

After scoring 34 or more points in each of its first four games, North Hills has dropped three straight.

Norwin’s Jacob Tarosky (top) and Greensburg Central Catholic’s Corinn Brewer cross the finish line to win their races at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association cross country meet.

GCC’s Corinn Brewer, Norwin’s Jacob Tarosky capture WCCA cross country titles

Corinn Brewer’s gameplan for the Westmoreland County Coaches Association cross country meet at Westmoreland County Community College on Wednesday was to run fast.

Fox Chapel’s Scott Bitar watches his tee shot on Hole 13 during the WPIAL Class AAA boys golf championship Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Fox Chapel Golf Club.

Fox Chapel boys, girls golf teams set for WPIAL team championship

The Fox Chapel boys and girls golf teams will play for WPIAL championships Thursday at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver.

Mt. Pleasant’s Nathan Saloom heads the ball away from Shady Side Academy’s George Grune (3) and Hazem Hamda during their game Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.

Playoff hopes still flickering for resilient Mt. Pleasant boys soccer team

Give Mt. Pleasant’s boys soccer players credit: All things considered, they’ll be able to say they stayed in the race until the race was over.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ella Zambruno chips onto the green on Hole 18 during the WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Diamond Run Golf Club.

Field set for WPIAL golf championships at Cedarbrook

The field is set for the WPIAL team golf championships at Cedarbrook Golf Club on Thursday as six boys teams and four girls teams punched their ticket to the final round on Monday and Tuesday.

Riverview’s Dean Cecere (22) rushes the ball during their game against Greensburg Central Catholic on Aug. 31.

A-K Valley football Q&A with Riverview’s Dean Cecere

Two weeks ago, Riverview got its first win, escaping with a 21-20 victory over Imani Christian. Zach Hanlon led the way with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.

Springdale’s Demitri Fritch catches a pass between 7-on-7 games Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Freeport High School.

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 7

Klay Fitzroy

Freeport quarterback Garret Schaffhauser runs the ball against Derry on Aug. 30 at Derry Area High School.

Burrell-Freeport matchup loaded with playoff implications

Friday night’s WPIAL Class 3A Big East Conference matchup between Burrell and Freeport will pit two teams against each other that have a lot on the line.